Expert Review
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Grades
3–9
Price
Free
Platforms
Web
How tech made this commonly used reading assessment faster and easier.
Posted on March 23, 2015 by Jen Weigand
K–1
Role-playing adventure misses the mark with added-on grammar content
3–4
Paid
iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Bring real-world stories from public radio into the classroom
6–12
Free to try, Paid
Speedy quizzes, extensive glossary explore figures of speech
Record audio, animate characters, import images with charming storytelling tool
1–3
Explore homes -- and cultures -- around the world in exquisite detail
K–3
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Customizable reader has top-notch features, but beware of iffy content
7–12
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Windows
Comprehensive coverage of a limited topic; usability issues distract
Pre-K–K
Awesome word processor for handwritten text has limited practicality
4–12
Android
Stellar but pricey tool immerses users in meaningful language learning
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Chrome
Language-learning network has good potential, but questionable content
11–12
Free, Free to try, Paid
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome
Adapted resource can help some ELLs, with potential for other students
5–12
Natural text-to-speech tool helps kids with reading difficulties
3–12
Free, Paid
